Portuguese Phrase
Gosto de fazer voluntariado.
Meaning
The sentence means “I like to do volunteer work.” It expresses a personal preference for engaging in unpaid activities that help others or the community.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about your hobbies, interests, or when you want to explain why you spend free time helping non‑profit organizations, schools, or community projects.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gostodefazervoluntariado
Gosto de + infinitive
The verb ‘gostar’ is followed by the preposition ‘de’ and an infinitive verb to express liking an activity.
Infinitive verb ‘fazer’
‘Fazer’ means ‘to do’ or ‘to make’; here it introduces the activity you enjoy.
Noun ‘voluntariado’
‘Voluntariado’ is a masculine noun meaning ‘volunteer work’; it can also be used as an adjective (voluntário).
🗨In Conversation
O que você costuma fazer nos fins de semana?
What do you usually do on weekends?
Gosto de fazer voluntariado em um abrigo de animais.
I like to do volunteer work at an animal shelter.
✕Common Mistakes
Gosto fazer voluntariado.
The preposition ‘de’ is required after ‘gosto’.
Gosto de fazer voluntário.
‘Voluntário’ is an adjective; you need the noun ‘voluntariado’ for the activity.
Gosto de fazer voluntariadoes.
‘Voluntariado’ is singular; do not add an ‘s’.
↔Alternatives
Adoro fazer trabalho voluntário.
I love doing volunteer work.
Tenho prazer em ser voluntário.
I enjoy being a volunteer.
Gosto de me voluntariar.
I like to volunteer.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, volunteering (voluntariado) is a popular way to build social networks and gain experience for the job market. Many NGOs and community groups welcome volunteers, especially in areas like education, health, and environmental protection. When you mention your volunteer activities, it’s common to specify the cause (e.g., animal shelter, community garden) to give more context.